Basin Reserve (first day of five; New Zealand won toss): England have scored 267 for the loss of two wickets

Just before the first Test match, Brendon McCullum gave a presentation on
leadership to a local school. His message, which could be read as
portentous, was that leadership is all about dealing with difficult times.

After a bright start in Dunedin, the tide has turned for him, and if the first
day of the second Test in Wellington was any road map of what is to come,
McCullum will get plenty of chances to show his leadership credentials.

The New Zealand captain had indicated before the game that he wanted to bowl
first if he won the toss, and he